City of Palo Alto
Children's Theatre Teaching Artist Job at City of Palo Alto in Pa...
City of Palo Alto - Palo Alto, CA, United States, 94306
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About the Position:
Palo Alto Children’s Theatre seeks two teaching artists to support year-round education and theatre outreach efforts, both onsite at the Children’s Theatre and in PAUSD Elementary Schools. Duties of the two teaching artists will overlap, but each will have a specific area of focus. The main focus of the On-Site Teaching Artist will be:
The main focus of the PAUSD Outreach Theatre Production Teaching Artist will be:
Both teaching artists will be asked to lead other Children’s Theatre classes and camps, as needed. |
This is an hourly position with an average of 20 hours per week. Must have a flexible schedule and availability to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends for classes.
About Palo Alto Children’s Theatre:Palo Alto Children’s Theatre exists to nurture the intellectual, artistic, and personal development of youth through multi-arts education, performing opportunities, and extraordinary theatre experiences. At the Children's Theatre, the process and product are of equal importance in creating excellent theatre for young audiences. Through multi-arts education, the Children’s Theatre develops lifelong skills such as critical and creative thinking, cooperation, and aesthetic sensitivity. A theatre and an educational institution, the Children’s Theatre provides classes and programming designed to provide hands-on learning experiences for youth aged 3 through high school. This invaluable teaching tool develops skills and provides an excellent opportunity to develop participants’ theatrical knowledge. Performing arts education opportunities include onsite classes, camps and production experiences, as well as theatrical Outreach Productions (grades 3-5) and Dance In Schools classes (grades K-2) in all twelve PAUSD Elementary Schools.
- Instruction and oversight of youth education participants in both classes and outreach productions;
- Coordination with theatre staff to keep updated administrative paperwork needed for classes and productions;
- Coordination with parents or schools, for scheduling classes and tours.
- Prior teaching artist experience required (Bachelor’s Degree or minimum 3 years working experience);
- Ability to create a curriculum for a new class or program;
- Experience working with elementary school educators and/or volunteers desired;
- Basic piano accompanist skills (for musical theatre educator required, for both educators desired);
- Special Requirements for Outreach position: possession of a valid California Driver's License.
The Selection Process:
- Applicants will receive email recruitment status notifications. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.
- Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination process may consist of supplemental questions, online assessment, written examination, practical performance, oral examination, or any combination to determine which candidate will move forward in the hiring process.
- The screening process for this position typically may include a virtual recorded interview and/or panel interviews preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.
The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both perspective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr